How to Pronounce "the first leg"
expression
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɝst/ /ˈɫɛɡ
thuh FURST leg
ðə, ði/ /fˈɜːst/ /lˈɛɡ
thuh FURST leg
Definition
In a journey, race, or competition with multiple parts, 'the first leg' means the first stage, section, or part.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɝst/ /ˈɫɛɡ
British English
ðə, ði/ /fˈɜːst/ /lˈɛɡ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh FURST leg
UK
thuh FURST leg
Listen in Context
The runners started the first leg of the relay race.
We arrived in Paris after the first leg of our trip.
The first leg of the race was the hardest part.
After the first leg, we stopped for coffee and a snack.